jpclay Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So, yesterday afternoon the power went out while the kiln was bisque firing. I saw the temp when it was over 1600, on the way to ^06. I see today the ^07 has not moved, but I think it probably stopped at about ^08, so I think I can adjust to that. My question is about the clay gases releasing, because the vent stopped when the kiln stopped. The kiln was closed and unvented until early this morning when I was able to restart the vent. Do you think there is a problem with the clay not being vented on the decline temps. Any thoughts? Thank you! Julia Paul juliapaul.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Since it's bisque just refire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark McCombs Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Since it's bisque just refire. That and understanding why the power went out and that it was unrealated to the operation of the kiln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpclay Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 The power outage was widespread. Maybe re-fire on faster schedule since it is basically already cooked. Julia Paul juliapaul.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 If you got to 08 I wouldn't bother with the refire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 agree with niel, if the the stuff is hard and can be handled/glazed, just go with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpclay Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 With further reading, I see that carbonaceous materials burn out between 500°F–1450°, which leads me to believe that if the pieces are hard enough, the impurities should be burned out and the clay should be ok for glazing. Julia Paul juliapaul.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 you will be fine-my kiln has no vent and I bisque to 08-no worries Glaze it up and move on. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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